From the moment "China Beach" debuted in 1988, with its iconic opening credits set to the Supremes' "Reflections" as its theme song, it was hailed as groundbreaking television. In an era of testosterone-driven war movies, ... more »"China Beach" delivered a unique perspective: the Vietnam War through the eyes of women!
"China Beach" was perhaps the best drama ever presented about the true horrors of the Vietnam War and its effects on the lives of the soldiers and civilians involved. Week after week, the war was brought front and center into American homes by master storyteller, John Sacret Young.
Never-before-released on DVD or VHS:
*3-DVD set includes the 2-hour pilot & all original episodes of the first season
*Original music of classic hit songs as they were played in the original broadcast, including classic hits by: Aretha Franklin, Martha & The Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, The Temptations, Jimi Hendrix
*Bonus features include highlights from the 25th Anniversary cast reunion; pilot episode commentary by series co-creator & executive producer John Sacret Young and director/producer Rod Holcomb; exclusive interviews with Dana Delany & Chloe Webb; featurette "China Beach: How It All Began"« less